Maintenance Mechanic

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY seeks a maintenance mechanic for the Plant Maintenance department on an evening shift. The role requires strong mechanical expertise and the ability to work with hospital staff to keep equipment operational.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least seven years of maintenance experience, plus a valid, clean driver's license. Positions include standard hospital benefits and a collaborative, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ maintenance mechanic experience.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a valid, clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Maintains preventative maintenance programs as directed by Engineering Management.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs hospital systems per regulations.
• Assists nursing staff in training and operation of equipment.
• Maintains records and assigns work orders and PM tasks.
• Collaborates with hospital staff to promote team concepts.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

7+ years maintenance mechanic experience

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: Plant Maintenance

Bargaining Unit: WPH - Local 30

Work Shift: Evening

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 2 PM-10:30 PM

Hours Per Pay Period: 75

Pay Rate/Range: $51.21 - $51.21. For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• 2. Establishes, maintains, checks, inspects, and follows preventative maintenance programs as directed by the Engineering Management.
• 3. Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs systems according to the requirements of the City of White Plains, State of New York, County of Westchester, NYS and County Health Departments, NFPA, The Joint Commission, and all other authorities having jurisdiction.
• 4. Assist nursing and support staff in the training and operation of proper use of equipment.
• 5. Maintains knowledge related to the operations of the department.
• 6. Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within their department and hospital-wide. Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations, is responsible and accountable for the maintenance men
• 7. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives and quality improvement.
• 8. Maintains all records and information pertinent to closing out work assignments.
• 9. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• 10. Attends meetings as required.
• 11. Build and maintains computerized records in various software applications.
• 12. Assigns work orders and preventive maintenance to mechanics.
• 13. Updates SDS manuals
• 14. Works from blueprints, specifications and drawings needed to install and maintain hospital-wide equipment.
• 15. Repairs patient‑related equipment, except what is covered by the Bio‑Medical department
• 16. Adjusts and makes repairs on‑site of such items as office equipment, furniture, door closures, etc.
• 17. Performs wheel and caster work on all rolling stock
• 18. Maintains inventory on such items as wheelchairs, beds etc.
• 19. Performs repairs on electrical equipment
• 20. Installs new equipment
• 21. Attends meetings as required.
• 22. Determines materials & obtains proposals needed for specific projects
• 23. Assists in snow removal as needed.
• 24. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ maintenance mechanic experience.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a high degree of mechanical expertise
• Valid, clean driver’s license

Core Competencies

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must maintain a calm disposition and work well under stress.
• Able to work well both alone and with others.
• Needs little supervision and is a self-starter.
• Demonstrates ability to establish two‑way communication by clearly defining expectations, communicating and utilizing a variety of methods, actively listens to ideas and responds in an appropriate manner.

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• Must be physically capable of performing necessary job duties and be able to visually and audibly determine any discrepancies in equipment.
• Must have physical dexterity, coordination and stamina to perform the inspections, which involves ascend/descend ladders, using and operating the tools and machinery to perform job duties.
• Must be able to transport heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Must be able to constantly position self in order to perform job duties over an extended of time.
• Must be able to perform snow/ice removal and work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform job duties when exposed to high level of noise.
• Able to work from sketches and blueprints.
• Able to respond to written and verbal instructions.
• Able to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Able to work well with department staff and other hospital staff.
• Able to maintain a calm disposition and work well under stress
• Able to communicate effectively with all hospital departments and personnel.
• Have visual perception needed to comprehend color‑coded wiring systems.
• Able to communicate via telephone, fax machine, computer, internet, etc
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks.
• Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access).
• A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292‑bed not‑for‑profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, and in 2025 was awarded an "A" Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.